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Why Nursing Is Political: A Candid Conversation With ANA Leader Katie Boston-Leary

Nursing advocacy is not optional—it’s our lane. In this episode of the Love n' Leary Podcast, hosts Rebecca Love and Marion Leary sit down with American Nurses Association leader Katie Boston-Leary to unpack why now is the moment for nurses to step fully into political advocacy and policy change. From the shocking Alex Pretti case in Minnesota to the Department of Education’s move to exclude nursing from “professional degree” status, this conversation dives into how these decisions threaten nursing education, financial aid, patient care, and the future of the profession. Katie shares how nurses can take real action—signing petitions, submitting public comments, engaging lawmakers, and showing up at events like the Report for Duty Rally in Washington, D.C. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I actually do as one nurse?” this episode gives you concrete, actionable steps. 🔗 Read the article here: https://nurse.org/articles/tnb-bedsid... 🔗 Get involved (RN Action): https://www.rnaction.org Subscribe for more real talk on nursing leadership, advocacy, and innovation.